SPORTING clubs and community organisations across the Port Macquarie electorate are being encouraged to apply for funding through the NSW Government’s 2026/27 Local Sport Grant Program, with up to $50,000 available locally to help strengthen grassroots sport. Grants ranging from $2,000 to $20,000 are available to support projects that increase participation, improve facilities, purchase equipment […]
THE Port Macquarie Pirates put on a great rugby spectacle for the visiting Governor of NSW and her husband last weekend, recording an emphatic 67-26 win against the Hastings Valley Vikings and leapfrogging to the top of the first-grade competition ladder. Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, who visited Stuart Park with her […]
PORT Macquarie Pirates have won their top-of-the-ladder clash against the Coffs Harbour Snappers during the latest round of the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season. The Pirates inflicted the Snappers’ first loss of the season, prevailing 22-19 at Coffs Rugby Park. The match marked an impressive milestone for Port’s Kaes Besseling, who ran […]
Members of the Lake Cathie Fishing Club committee present a cheque for $6,200 to Marine Rescue Camden Haven following the club's successful Charity Fish Auction. A second cheque for $6,200 was also presented to the Lake Cathie Rural Fire Service, with the event raising funds to support both local volunteer organisations.
AFTER a week of poor weather, anglers will be hoping to make the most of a much-improved forecast this weekend. Conditions are expected to be favourable for both estuary and offshore fishing, although those heading out to sea should remain vigilant with the annual whale migration well under way. A number of near misses have […]
ONE of the Nambucca Valley’s longest-running and most iconic sporting events is about to celebrate a major milestone, with the 40th Logger Heads Malibu Classic set to bring three days of surfing and community to Scotts Head over the period Friday 24 to Sunday 26 July. Now in its 40th year, the event continues to […]
PCYC Port Macquarie Club Manager Zac Campbell and his teams ready to compete in Nations of Origin. Photo: Supplied.
PCYC NSW’s Nations of Origin program will bring together almost 900 young people from across the State this month, with Port Macquarie participants preparing to represent their community in a program that combines sport with cultural education. The annual event returns for its 12th year from 13 July to 16 July, with 896 young people […]
WHAT began with just four determined players in the 2022 season has grown into a flourishing girls AFL program at Port Macquarie Junior Magpies. Four years later, the club’s girls program continues to strengthen, with the 2026 season showcasing the dedication, skill, and passion of a group that has grown both on and off the […]
Connor Metcalfe celebrates a goal against Turkey. Photo: EPA/BOB FRID
AUSTRALIA’S World Cup round-of-32 clash with Egypt is personal for some of the Socceroos’ stars, including attacker Connor Metcalfe. Connor Metcalfe has already had Egypt ruin one of his football dreams. So the Socceroos attacker has no plans of letting the north African nation bring Australia’s World Cup journey to an end. Australia’s senior international […]
Sawtell Swimming Club members at the Swimming North Coast Short Course Championships
PORT Macquarie swimmers have achieved outstanding results at the Swimming North Coast Short Course Championships held in Grafton. It was the first time the event had been held at the one venue since Swimming North Coast’s inception. Twenty clubs competed over the two days with 199 competitors swimming across many events. The club point score […]
THE Mid North Coast enjoyed another excellent week of fishing, with a welcome run of settled weather finally giving anglers consistent opportunities to get out on the water. There have been plenty of impressive catches reported across the region, with several spots producing fish well worth talking about. Rock fishing was undoubtedly the standout this […]
